GET THE MOWER READY
Handlebar Height Adjustment
1.Adjust the handlebar height for a comfortable operating position.
2.Turn the handlebar adjust knobs 90 degrees into the unlock position.
3.Move the handlebar up or down so that the locating pins align with either the upper or lower holes on the handlebar mounting brackets.
4.Turn the adjust knobs 90 degrees into the lock position and the pins will snap into the holes and lock into position.
HIGH
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug helps to curve the inside of the mower deck for more efficient mulching.
Install and remove the mulching plug by raising the discharge guard as shown. The mulching plug only fits one way. Remove the mulching plug when using a grass bag.
MULCHING PLUG
DISCHARGE GUARD
HANDLEBAR
LOW
HANDLEBAR
ADJUST
KNOB (2)
HANDLEBAR MOUNTING
BRACKET HOLES (2 EACH SIDE)
Grass Bag
A lawn mower works like a vacuum cleaner; it blows air through the bag, which traps the grass clippings. Always empty the grass bag before it becomes filled to the limit of its capacity. Bagging performance will diminish after the bag becomes about 90% filled. Also, the bag is easier to empty when it is not packed full.
Inspection
During normal use, the grass bag material is subject to deterioration and wear.
NOTICE
Frequently inspect the grass bag for tears, holes, and excessive wear. Check for necessary replacement. Make sure the new bag meets the original specifications.
Grass bag replacement is explained on page 10.
UNLOCKLOCK
Installation
1. | Remove the mulching |
| plug when using a |
| grass bag. |
2. | Raise the discharge |
| guard and hook the |
| grass bag onto the |
| mower deck as shown. |
3. | Release the discharge |
GRASS BAG | DISCHARGE GUARD |
HANDLE |
|
Smart Drive™ Control
The Smart Drive control can be adjusted up or down into any one of five positions.
1.Slide the
2.Move the Smart Drive control up or down into the position most comfortable.
3.Release the
Do not attempt to adjust the position of the Smart Drive control while the mower is in motion.
SMART DRIVE
CONTROL
™
CONTROL
ADJUSTER
guard to secure the |
grass bag. |
Removal
1.Raise the discharge guard, grasp the grass bag handle, and remove the grass bag.
2.Release the discharge guard.
3.When the grass bag is clear of the discharge guard, you can lift it through the handlebar opening, or you can remove it to the rear of the mower below the handlebar.
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